Part-time Faculty Openings for Dental Hygiene

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Portland Community College is accepting applications for Part-time Faculty openings for Dental Hygiene.

This program is located in the Vanport Building in downtown Portland, Oregon. Please also review the PCC Course Catalog for this subject area. As part of this application, you will be asked to list the current PCC courses which you would be able to teach.

If this sounds like a learning community that you would like to be a part of, and an important role that you would like to play at PCC, please complete your application today to be considered.

Instructor Qualifications

Minimum Instructor Qualifications:

• Registered Dental Hygienist
• Graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene
• Baccalaureate degree in any field
• Current active dental hygiene license in the state of Oregon
• Current Health Care Provider CPR/BLS
• Oregon Local Anesthesia Endorsement
• Oregon Nitrous Oxide Permit
• Minimum of three years of full time experience as a clinical dental hygienist (or equivalent of 3500 hours within the last 5 years)
• Current immunization records: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Hepatitis B, TB Test, Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccination

Preferred Instructor Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a field related to education or dental hygiene
• Experience teaching in a dental hygiene program
• Expanded Practice Permit
• Restorative Functions Endorsement
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)credential
• Clinical experience as a dental assistant
• Active membership in the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)

Why You'll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.